Agenda item
Application for Licences
Minutes:
The Committee had before it, for its consideration, the applications listed in Appendix B to this minute.
The Committee resolved:
that all applications be determined on the basis shown in Appendix B and that all licences are subject to the Council’s standard conditions unless otherwise stated.
- COUNCILLOR SCOTT CARLE, Convener
APPENDIX A
1 GRANT OF A LICENCE FOR A HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION
Application Reference Number – 5/01
Premises – 1 Seaview Road, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen
The Committee was advised that the application had been withdrawn.
2. GRANT OF A LICENCE FOR A HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION
Application Reference Number – 5/02
Premises - 56 Montrose Drive, Aberdeen
The Committee was advised that the application had been granted under delegated powers.
3. GRANT OF A LICENCE FOR A HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION
Application Reference Number – 5/03
Premises - 27 Bothwell Road, Aberdeen
The Committee was advised that the application had been granted under delegated powers.
4. GRANT OF A LICENCE FOR A HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION
Application Reference Number – 5/04
Premises - 30E Bedford Road, Aberdeen
The Committee was advised that the application had been granted under delegated powers.
5. GRANT OF A LICENCE FOR A HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION
Application Reference Number – 5/04
Premises - 45G Kingsgate, Aberdeen
The Committee had before it a report by Mr Ally Thain, Private Sector Housing Manager and two letters of representation.
The Committee heard from one of the respondents, Mr Armour. The Committee asked questions of the respondent.
The second respondent, F.G Burnett was not present, and was not represented.
The Committee then heard from the applicant, Mr Ritchie in support of the application.
The Committee asked questions of Mr Ritchie.
The Committee resolved:
to defer consideration of the application until the works were completed, after which time the Private Sector Housing Manager could grant the application under delegated powers if appropriate.
6. RENEWAL OF AN INDOOR SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT LICENCE
Application Reference Number – 5/06
Premises – Aberdeen Sports Village
The Committee had before it an information note prepared by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services in respect of the application.
The applicant was not in attendance.
A representative from Building Standards was not present.
The Committee heard from Ruth O’Hare, Legal Advisor, who advised that Building Standards had made reference to a prior agreement regarding the operating of the aquatics centre. The applicant had submitted a request to deviate from this agreement and was seeking to vary the terms of the licence.
The Committee resolved:
to defer consideration of the application to a meeting of the Licensing Urgent Business Sub Committee to enable the applicant and a representative from Building Standards to be present.
7. RENEWAL OF A STREET TRADER’S (HOT FOOD) LICENCE - TUANJAI MEARNS
Application Reference Number – 5/07
Premises – Howe Moss Avenue, South Side, 20metres West of Eastern Spur of Howe Moss Terrace
The Committee had before it an information note prepared by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services in respect of the application.
The applicant was not in attendance.
The Committee heard from Andrew Gilchrest, Environmental Health, who confirmed that a required food safety application had yet to be received, however he had been in touch and advised the applicant of the requirements.
The Committee resolved:
to defer consideration of the application to a meeting of the Licensing Urgent Business Sub Committee, however should a food safety certificate be received in advance of that meeting the Head of Legal and Democratic Services could grant the application under delegated powers if appropriate.
8. GRANT OF A STREET TRADER’S LICENCE – DAVID THOMAS
Application Reference Number – 5/08
Premises – St Nicholas Street, East Side, 53metres North of Union Street
Operating Hours – Monday to Sunday, 8am to 7pm
With reference to article 2 of the minute of the meeting of the Licensing Committee of 8 March 2016, the Committee had before it an information note prepared by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services in respect of the application.
The applicant was not in attendance.
The Committee resolved:
to refuse the application.
9. RENEWAL OF A TAXI LICENCE – ALEXIS MURRAY (T663)
Application Reference Number – 5/09
The Committee was advised that the application had been granted under delegated powers.
10. RENEWAL OF A TAXI LICENCE – RAINBOW CARS LIMITED (T705)
Application Reference Number – 5/10
The Committee was advised that the application had been granted under delegated powers.
11. RENEWAL OF A TAXI LICENCE – GRAHAM MCLEOD (T164)
Application Reference Number – 5/11
The Committee was advised that the application had been granted under delegated powers.
12. RENEWAL OF A TAXI LICENCE – ERIC LAWRIE (T281)
Application Reference Number – 5/12
The Committee was advised that the application had been withdrawn.
13. RENEWAL OF A TAXI LICENCE – BRIAN FENTY (T381)
Application Reference Number – 5/13
The Committee was advised that the application had been granted under delegated powers.
14. RENEWAL OF A TAXI LICENCE – BRIAN WOOD (T782)
Application Reference Number – 5/14
The Committee was advised that the application had been granted under delegated powers.
15. RENEWAL OF A TAXI LICENCE – GRAHAM MCLEOD (T164)
Application Reference Number – 5/15
The Committee was advised that the application had been granted under delegated powers.
16. RENEWAL OF A TAXI LICENCE – RAINBOW CARS LIMITED (T322)
Application Reference Number – 5/16
The Committee was advised that the application had been granted under delegated powers.
17. RENEWAL OF A TAXI LICENCE – RAINBOW CARS LIMITED (T701)
Application Reference Number – 5/17
The Committee was advised that the application had been granted under delegated powers.
18. RENEWAL OF A TAXI LICENCE – WILLIAM ROBERTSON (T543)
Application Reference Number – 5/18
The Committee was advised that the application had been granted under delegated powers.
19. RENEWAL OF A PRIVATE HIRE CAR LICENCE – RAINBOW CARS LIMITED (PH275)
Application Reference Number – 5/19
The Committee was advised that the application had been granted under delegated powers.
20. RENEWAL OF A PRIVATE HIRE CAR LICENCE – RAINBOW CARS LIMITED (PH177)
Application Reference Number – 5/20
The Committee was advised that the application had been granted under delegated powers.
21. RENEWAL OF A TAXI DRIVER’S LICENCE – SHAUN WYNESS
Application Reference Number – 5/21
The Committee was advised that the application had been withdrawn.
APPENDIX B
1. LANDLORD REGISTRATION APPLICATION
Application Reference Number – 6/01
With reference to article 1 of appendix B of the minute of the meeting of the Licensing Committee of 8 March 2016, the Committee had before (1) a report by Mr Ally Thain, Private Sector Housing Manager; (2) a letter from the applicant; and (3) a letter of representation from the Chief Constable, Police Scotland, c/o Aberdeen City Division and Sergeant Gillian Flett was in attendance.
The applicant was in attendance and advised of his position.
The Convener, seconded by Councillor Copland moved:-
that the registration be granted.
Councillor Delaney, seconded by Councillor Boulton moved as an amendment:-
that the registration be refused on the grounds that the applicant was not a fit and proper person.
On a division, there voted:- for the motion (7) – the Convener and Councillors Copland, Corall, Crockett, Lesley Dunbar, Graham, and Malik; for the amendment (6) – Councillors Allan, Boulton, Delaney, Hutchison, MacGregor and Nicoll; absent from the division (1) – Councillor Malone.
The Committee resolved:
to suspend standing order 22(1) and to adopt the motion.
2. LANDLORD REGISTRATION APPLICATION
Application Reference Number – 6/02
The Committee had before (1) a report by Mr Ally Thain, Private Sector Housing Manager; and (2) a letter of representation from the Chief Constable, Police Scotland, c/o Aberdeen City Division and Sergeant Gillian Flett was in attendance.
The applicant was not in attendance, however the Committee was advised that the applicant had requested that the item be deferred and considered at its next meeting.
The Committee resolved:
to defer consideration of the landlord registration application to the next meeting of the Committee on 14 June 2016 to enable the applicant to be present.
3. RENEWAL OF A TAXI DRIVER’S LICENCE
Application Reference Number – 6/03
The Committee had before it a letter from the Committee’s nominated Occupational Health Service Provider (OH Assist) dated 27 January 2016, in relation to the applicant.
The applicant was present, accompanied by her husband and spoke in support of her application.
The Committee resolved:
to defer consideration of the application to allow OH Assist to receive a medical report from the applicant’s GP and thereafter for OH Assist to report to the Head of Legal and Democratic Services, after which time the Head of Legal and Democratic Services could grant the application under delegated powers if the applicant met the Group 2 DVLA medical criteria, or otherwise refer it to the Licensing Urgent Business Sub Committee meeting to be held on 29 April 2016.
4. RENEWAL OF A TAXI DRIVER’S LICENCE
Application Reference Number – 6/04
The Committee had before it a letter from the Committee’s nominated Occupational Health Service Provider (OH Assist) dated 24 February 2016, in relation to the applicant.
The applicant was present and spoke in support of his application.
Councillor Boulton, seconded by Councillor Graham moved:-
that the application be deferred to receive further information from OH Assist and the applicant’s GP, subject to approval by the applicant for this information to be issued.
Councillor MacGregor, seconded by Councillor Nicoll moved as an amendment:-
that the application be refused.
On a division, there voted:- for the motion (5) – Councillors Boulton, Corall, Delaney, Graham and Malik; for the amendment (9) – the Convener and Councillors Allan, Copland, Crockett, Lesley Dunbar, Hutchison, MacGregor, Malone and Nicoll.
The Committee resolved:
to adopt the amendment.
5. GRANT OF A TAXI DRIVER’S LICENCE
Application Reference Number – 6/05
The Committee had before it a letter of representation from the Chief Constable, Police Scotland, c/o Aberdeen City Division and Sergeant Gillian Flett was in attendance to speak in its support.
The applicant was not present.
The Committee resolved:
to defer consideration of the application to the next meeting of the Committee on 14 June 2016 to provide the applicant with another opportunity to be present.
6. GRANT OF A TAXI DRIVER’S LICENCE
Application Reference Number – 6/06
The Committee had before it a letter of objection from the Chief Constable, Police Scotland, c/o Aberdeen City Division and heard Sergeant Gillian Flett speak in its support.
The applicant was in attendance and spoke in support of the application.
Councillor Boulton, seconded by Councillor Malone moved:-
that the application be granted for a one year period.
Councillor Crockett, seconded by the Convener moved as an amendment:-
that the application be refused.
On a division, there voted:- for the motion (3) – Councillors Boulton, Malik and Malone; for the amendment (11) – the Convener and Councillors Allan, Copland, Corall, Crockett, Delaney, Lesley Dunbar, Graham, Hutchison, MacGregor and Nicoll.
The Committee resolved:
to adopt the amendment.
7. GRANT OF A TAXI DRIVER’S LICENCE
Application Reference Number – 6/07
The Committee had before it a letter of objection from the Chief Constable, Police Scotland, c/o Aberdeen City Division and heard Sergeant Gillian Flett speak in its support.
The applicant was in attendance, accompanied by his solicitor who spoke in support of the application.
Councillor Boulton, seconded by Councillor Allan moved:-
that the application be granted for a one year period subject to the applicant passing the required street knowledge test.
Councillor Nicoll, seconded by Councillor Copland moved as an amendment:-
that the application be refused.
On a division, there voted:- for the motion (5) – the Convener and Councillors Allan, Boulton, Graham and Malik; for the amendment (9) –and Councillors Copland, Corall, Crockett, Delaney, Lesley Dunbar, Hutchison, MacGregor, Malone and Nicoll.
The Committee resolved:
to adopt the amendment.
8. GRANT OF A PRIVATE HIRE CAR DRIVER'S LICENCE
Application Reference Number – 6/08
With reference to article 4 of appendix B of the minute of the meeting of the licensing Committee of 8 March 2016, the Committee had before it a letter of representation from the Chief Constable, Police Scotland, c/o Aberdeen City Division and Sergeant Gillian Flett was in attendance to speak in its support.
The applicant was not in attendance.
The Committee resolved:
to defer consideration of the application to the next meeting of the Committee on 26 April 2016 to provide another opportunity for the applicant to be present.
9. GRANT OF A PRIVATE HIRE CAR DRIVER'S LICENCE
Application Reference Number – 6/09
With reference to article 5 of appendix B of the minute of the meeting of the licensing Committee of 8 March 2016, the Committee had before it a letter of objection from the Chief Constable, Police Scotland, c/o Aberdeen City Division and Sergeant Gillian Flett was in attendance to speak in its support.
Sergeant Flett provided an update on the status of the case.
The applicant was in attendance and advised of his understanding of status of the case.
The Committee resolved:
to defer consideration of the application to the next meeting of the Committee on 14 June 2016 to enable the position in respect of the case to be clarified and to request officers to write to the Procurator Fiscal to confirm the status of the case.
10. GRANT OF A PRIVATE HIRE CAR DRIVER'S LICENCE
Application Reference Number – 6/10
The Committee had before it a letter of representation from the Chief Constable, Police Scotland, c/o Aberdeen City Division and Sergeant Gillian Flett was in attendance and spoke in its support.
The applicant was in attendance and spoke in support of the application.
The Committee resolved:
to grant the application.
11. GRANT OF A PRIVATE HIRE CAR DRIVER'S LICENCE
Application Reference Number – 6/11
The Committee had before it a letter of representation from the Chief Constable, Police Scotland, c/o Aberdeen City Division and Sergeant Gillian Flett was in attendance to speak in its support.
The applicant was not in attendance and had requested that consideration be deferred to the next meeting.
The Committee resolved:
to defer consideration of the application to the next meeting of the Committee on 14 June 2016 to enable the applicant to be present.
12. GRANT OF A PRIVATE HIRE CAR DRIVER'S LICENCE
Application Reference Number – 6/12
The Committee had before it a letter of objection from the Chief Constable, Police Scotland, c/o Aberdeen City Division and Sergeant Gillian Flett was in attendance to speak in its support.
The applicant was not in attendance.
The Committee resolved:
to defer consideration of the application to the next meeting of the Committee on 14 June 2016 to enable the applicant to be present.
13. GRANT OF A PRIVATE HIRE CAR DRIVER'S LICENCE
Application Reference Number – 6/13
The Committee had before it a letter of representation from the Chief Constable, Police Scotland, c/o Aberdeen City Division. Sergeant Gillian Flett was in attendance and advised that the letter of representation from Police Scotland had been withdrawn.
The applicant was not in attendance.
The Committee resolved:
to note that the letter of representation from Police Scotland had been withdrawn and therefore the application would be dealt with under delegated powers.